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More than 20 reported killed in Papua New Guinea violence：The Asahi Shimbun
- July 11, 2019
At least 16 people were killed on Monday in Hela province's Karida village, the Hela Province Department of Health said on Facebook , adding that some of the bodies were "chopped into pieces" beyond recognition. Two of the women were pregnant. The Post-Courier newspaper, based in the South Pacific island nation's capital, Port Moresby , reported that as many as 24 people had been killed in the villages of Karida and Peta since Saturday. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
At least 16 people were killed on Monday in Hela province's Karida village, the Hela Province Department of Health said on Facebook , adding that some of the bodies were "chopped into pieces" beyond recognition. Two of the women were pregnant. The Post-Courier newspaper, based in the South Pacific island nation's capital, Port Moresby , reported that as many as 24 people had been killed in the villages of Karida and Peta since Saturday. (more...)
U.K. ambassador to U.S. quits after leaked cables enrage Trump
- July 11, 2019
Diplomatic memos he had written were released earlier this week questioning whether the White House " will ever look competent " under Mr Trump and referring to its "incoherent, chaotic" foreign policies . Sir Nigel Sheinwald, a former ambassador to the United States, said he believed Mr Johnson's comments may have played a part in Sir Kim's decision to go. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
Diplomatic memos he had written were released earlier this week questioning whether the White House " will ever look competent " under Mr Trump and referring to its "incoherent, chaotic" foreign policies . Sir Nigel Sheinwald, a former ambassador to the United States, said he believed Mr Johnson's comments may have played a part in Sir Kim's decision to go. (more...)
Tanker detention by Britain was threatening act: Iran’s defense minister
- July 11, 2019
A day after Iran drew worldwide condemnation for announcing that it was rolling back some of its commitments under its landmark nuclear deal with world powers, the commander of Iran's armed forces said Monday that his country does not want to provoke a conflict. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
A day after Iran drew worldwide condemnation for announcing that it was rolling back some of its commitments under its landmark nuclear deal with world powers, the commander of Iran's armed forces said Monday that his country does not want to provoke a conflict. (more...)
Turkey criticizes European Union for backing Cyprus in drilling dispute
- July 11, 2019
Our drilling vessel Yavuz was sent to the south off the Karpas Peninsula in order to carry out works under a license provided to the government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus . Cyprus, a member of the European Union, has discovered natural gas in areas off the southern coast of the disputed island, though nothing has been extracted. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
Our drilling vessel Yavuz was sent to the south off the Karpas Peninsula in order to carry out works under a license provided to the government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus . Cyprus, a member of the European Union, has discovered natural gas in areas off the southern coast of the disputed island, though nothing has been extracted. (more...)
Judge blocks justice department's legal team change in United States census cases
- July 11, 2019
A statement announcing the abrupt switch did not provide an explanation for the decision, but the move has prompted speculation that Justice Department lawyers assigned to the case refused to come up with a new rationale for getting the question on the census after repeatedly citing voting rights efforts in court. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
A statement announcing the abrupt switch did not provide an explanation for the decision, but the move has prompted speculation that Justice Department lawyers assigned to the case refused to come up with a new rationale for getting the question on the census after repeatedly citing voting rights efforts in court. (more...)
Abortion and same-sex marriage votes 'breach devolution' - DUP
- July 11, 2019
MPs have voted in favour of amendments which could see the government liberalise abortion laws and extend same-sex marriage to Northern Ireland. Gay marriage is illegal in the north of Ireland, while terminations are only allowed in cases where a woman's life is at risk or if there is a danger of permanent and serious damage to her mental or physical health. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
MPs have voted in favour of amendments which could see the government liberalise abortion laws and extend same-sex marriage to Northern Ireland. Gay marriage is illegal in the north of Ireland, while terminations are only allowed in cases where a woman's life is at risk or if there is a danger of permanent and serious damage to her mental or physical health. (more...)
Metal drinking straw fatally impales woman through eye, brain after fall
- July 11, 2019
She was impaled by the straw, which caused a fatal traumatic brain injury . It was only after she was turned over that the wife saw the straw had pierced her eye - and that it was still attached to the drinking jar. She used the glass jar to drink vodka mixed with orange juice. "These straws can very easily be lethal". Assistant Coroner Brendan Allen said, "There is insufficient evidence to explain how Lena came to fall". (more...)
- July 11, 2019
She was impaled by the straw, which caused a fatal traumatic brain injury . It was only after she was turned over that the wife saw the straw had pierced her eye - and that it was still attached to the drinking jar. She used the glass jar to drink vodka mixed with orange juice. "These straws can very easily be lethal". Assistant Coroner Brendan Allen said, "There is insufficient evidence to explain how Lena came to fall". (more...)
Ross Perot's business legacy reshaped North Texas
- July 10, 2019
His personal office was dominated by large paintings of his wife and five children and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington. "In business and in life, Ross was a man of integrity and action ", the statement read. Perot abruptly pulled out of the campaign in July, claiming later that he acted because of a threat to use fake photographs to sabotage his daughter's forthcoming wedding. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
His personal office was dominated by large paintings of his wife and five children and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington. "In business and in life, Ross was a man of integrity and action ", the statement read. Perot abruptly pulled out of the campaign in July, claiming later that he acted because of a threat to use fake photographs to sabotage his daughter's forthcoming wedding. (more...)
Trump touts his record on environment
- July 10, 2019
When conservative meme-maker Carpe Donktum got an invite to a White House summit, he thought the email might be spam. And despite generally improving poll numbers for the president, a Washington Post/ABC News poll finds broad disapproval of Trump's handling of climate change. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
When conservative meme-maker Carpe Donktum got an invite to a White House summit, he thought the email might be spam. And despite generally improving poll numbers for the president, a Washington Post/ABC News poll finds broad disapproval of Trump's handling of climate change. (more...)
Trump repeats warning that Iran should be 'very careful'
- July 10, 2019
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that USA sanctions on Iran would be increased "substantially" soon, as the United Nations nuclear watchdog held an emergency meeting at Washington's request to weigh Tehran's breach of a nuclear deal. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that USA sanctions on Iran would be increased "substantially" soon, as the United Nations nuclear watchdog held an emergency meeting at Washington's request to weigh Tehran's breach of a nuclear deal. (more...)
Jeffrey Epstein's victims make new attempt to throw out plea deal
- July 10, 2019
Pelosi claimed in a tweet late on Monday that Acosta's agreement with the indicted financier was concealed from his "young courageous victims" and prevented them from seeking justice. Acosta was once the USA attorney for the Southern District of Florida on the time of the customary Epstein prison case. "In terms of double jeopardy, the state and federal systems are separate, and a prosecution for a state-law offense does not preclude the federal government from bringing charges", said Arlo ... (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Pelosi claimed in a tweet late on Monday that Acosta's agreement with the indicted financier was concealed from his "young courageous victims" and prevented them from seeking justice. Acosta was once the USA attorney for the Southern District of Florida on the time of the customary Epstein prison case. "In terms of double jeopardy, the state and federal systems are separate, and a prosecution for a state-law offense does not preclude the federal government from bringing charges", said Arlo ... (more...)
Germany's Merkel Suffers Third Bout of Shaking During Ceremony
- July 10, 2019
For the third time in less than a month , Chancellor Angela Merkel had to downplay concerns that health issues could affect her leadership ability at a time that Germany's economy is slowing and her coalition is wobbling. The second incident happened at the German president's palace as she listened to his comments on the swearing-in of a new justice minister. Merkel is renowned for her work ethic and has a reputation for outlasting other leaders at European Union summits with her ability ... (more...)
- July 10, 2019
For the third time in less than a month , Chancellor Angela Merkel had to downplay concerns that health issues could affect her leadership ability at a time that Germany's economy is slowing and her coalition is wobbling. The second incident happened at the German president's palace as she listened to his comments on the swearing-in of a new justice minister. Merkel is renowned for her work ethic and has a reputation for outlasting other leaders at European Union summits with her ability ... (more...)
Major threatens court action to stop Johnson suspending parliament
- July 10, 2019
However, Mr Hunt committed to keeping Sir Kim - who the United States president described as a "pompous fool" and a "very stupid guy" in the wake of the leak - in post. "Whoever leaked that deserves to be eviscerated", Mr Johnson said. "How have we got one man claiming that his record at the NHS, which got worse under every available measure while he was in charge of it, qualifies him for the biggest job in politics, going toe-to-toe with another man whose nearly every utterance now has ... (more...)
- July 10, 2019
However, Mr Hunt committed to keeping Sir Kim - who the United States president described as a "pompous fool" and a "very stupid guy" in the wake of the leak - in post. "Whoever leaked that deserves to be eviscerated", Mr Johnson said. "How have we got one man claiming that his record at the NHS, which got worse under every available measure while he was in charge of it, qualifies him for the biggest job in politics, going toe-to-toe with another man whose nearly every utterance now has ... (more...)
House panel to authorize subpoenas for Trump aides
- July 10, 2019
Barr said he did not know what they were referencing. "We will get answers one way or the other", Rep. President Donald Trump's legal team is not preparing for an impeachment battle, and the growing call from congressional Democrats for impeachment is just "political theater", Jay Sekulow, the president's personal attorney, said Tuesday. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Barr said he did not know what they were referencing. "We will get answers one way or the other", Rep. President Donald Trump's legal team is not preparing for an impeachment battle, and the growing call from congressional Democrats for impeachment is just "political theater", Jay Sekulow, the president's personal attorney, said Tuesday. (more...)
US, China hold constructive talks on trade
- July 10, 2019
The threat was suspended after a late June meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in which they agreed to resume negotiations. The relatively narrow exemption list will provide relief from 25 per cent tariffs the United States slapped on $US34 billion of Chinese imports on July 6, 2018. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
The threat was suspended after a late June meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in which they agreed to resume negotiations. The relatively narrow exemption list will provide relief from 25 per cent tariffs the United States slapped on $US34 billion of Chinese imports on July 6, 2018. (more...)
Boeing deliveries of 737 tumble in 2nd quarter
- July 10, 2019
Boeing suspended Max deliveries in March but continues to ship an older 737 model called the NG. US top aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company said Tuesday it delivered 24 737 commercial airplanes in the second quarter of 2019, a drastic fall of about 73 percent from the previous quarter. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Boeing suspended Max deliveries in March but continues to ship an older 737 model called the NG. US top aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company said Tuesday it delivered 24 737 commercial airplanes in the second quarter of 2019, a drastic fall of about 73 percent from the previous quarter. (more...)
Outrage over Arizona man who killed teen for listening to rap music
- July 10, 2019
Authorities on Tuesday said an Arizona man fatally stabbed a teen last week because he felt threatened by the teen's choice of music: rap. Al-Amin then ran out of the convenience store to escape his attacker. People on social media want the case investigated as a hate crime . "RIP Elijah. #JusticeForElijah ", he tweeted. The Peoria Police Department did not respond to a request for comment. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Authorities on Tuesday said an Arizona man fatally stabbed a teen last week because he felt threatened by the teen's choice of music: rap. Al-Amin then ran out of the convenience store to escape his attacker. People on social media want the case investigated as a hate crime . "RIP Elijah. #JusticeForElijah ", he tweeted. The Peoria Police Department did not respond to a request for comment. (more...)
President Trump’s tweets likely deal United Kingdom ambassador a fatal blow
- July 10, 2019
Mr Trump reacted with fury to the comments as he lashed out on Twitter and described Theresa May as a "disaster" and "foolish" while he has also called Sir Kim a "pompous fool" and a "very stupid guy". While ministers and May's spokesman have stated the leaked cables were only a partial reflection of Darroch's assessments and did not reflect the government's views, they have infuriated Trump who fired off a second series of scathing tweets. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Mr Trump reacted with fury to the comments as he lashed out on Twitter and described Theresa May as a "disaster" and "foolish" while he has also called Sir Kim a "pompous fool" and a "very stupid guy". While ministers and May's spokesman have stated the leaked cables were only a partial reflection of Darroch's assessments and did not reflect the government's views, they have infuriated Trump who fired off a second series of scathing tweets. (more...)
UK: Opposition Labour Party calls for second Brexit referendum
- July 10, 2019
In a letter published today, Mr Corbyn said that any future leader should have the " confidence " to put either no-deal or their own agreement to a public vote. So, let's be clear and ensure there is no ambiguity about how remain Labour supporters feel. The party's new position could see the some five million Brexit-supporting Labour voters in the heartlands betrayed by their party, prompting them to switch their political affiliations. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
In a letter published today, Mr Corbyn said that any future leader should have the " confidence " to put either no-deal or their own agreement to a public vote. So, let's be clear and ensure there is no ambiguity about how remain Labour supporters feel. The party's new position could see the some five million Brexit-supporting Labour voters in the heartlands betrayed by their party, prompting them to switch their political affiliations. (more...)
Ross Perot Dies at 89 :: Politics :: Features :: Ross Perot
- July 10, 2019
Fox News host Shepard Smith paid tribute to former presidential candidate Ross Perot on Tuesday after the billionaire philanthropist passed away from cancer in the early morning hours. In September 2011, Forbes magazine estimated Perot's wealth at $3.5 billion and ranked him No. 91 on its list of richest Americans. Perot took EDS public in 1968. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Fox News host Shepard Smith paid tribute to former presidential candidate Ross Perot on Tuesday after the billionaire philanthropist passed away from cancer in the early morning hours. In September 2011, Forbes magazine estimated Perot's wealth at $3.5 billion and ranked him No. 91 on its list of richest Americans. Perot took EDS public in 1968. (more...)
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